SPRING BIRD WALK

Spring is here and thanks to the Country Club of Darien and a memorial fund established by the friends and family of Jack Faulkner, the Darien Nature Center is holding its first spring bird walk on Monday, May 9, from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. at the Country Club of Darien.

The Country Club of Darien, which  is seeking sanctuary status from Audubon International, has opened its course and waterways to interested birders on this day when the course is closed to its members.  Darien Nature Center naturalist Ioa Byrne, an experienced birder, will lead the birders in their walk.

The month of May is the peak month for the migration of neo-tropical songbirds. Most continue their journey to the northern US and Canada but some nest in Connecticut. Along with many of the colorful wood warblers - often described as the butterflies of the bird world – the birders will look for Scarlet Tanagers, Baltimore Orioles and a host of local resident songbirds and woodpeckers.

This spectacular parade happens only in spring, so join us for this once a year look at birds in their finest plumage.  Birders are asked to bring their own binoculars and meet in the main parking lot.

Please call the Nature Center at 203-655-7459 to pre-register. Drop-ins are most welcome.